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Obsidian, Square Enix Date Dungeon Siege III

Promising to deliver the ultimate Dungeon Siege experience, Obsidian Games and Square Enix announced today that gamers will have the opportunity to return to the kingdom of Ehb in Dungeon Siege III on May 24.

Featuring co-op play for up to four players, the latest edition to the fantasy action-RPG franchise is being designed with enhanced AI that Obsidian claims will allow for seamless drop-in and drop-out multiplayer action.

"With Dungeon Siege III we are bringing the rich world and lore of Ehb to an all new audience," said Ned Browning, brand manager at Square Enix. "The depth of story and wealth of characters and classes will take players on an incredible journey whether in single-player or with up to three friends online."

The rundown from Obsidian:

In Dungeon Siege III, players assume the role of one of four legionnaires in the crumbling kingdom of Ehb, fighting for the sake of their fallen comrades. Conflict is constant and decisions have lasting consequences, allowing players to dictate the outcome of the tale.

Dungeon Siege III will be released on May 24 in North America for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Windows PCs. The game is set to ship in Europe on May 27.

Sharkey says: With Torchlight 2, Diablo III, DarkSpore, and Dungeon Siege III on the way (not sure if LOTR: War in the North qualifies), Diablo-style action-RPGs are set for a serious comeback in 2011. As a card carrying member of the top-down kill-loot-level-equip-repeat alliance, I couldn't be happier. Also: franchise creator Chris Taylor is overseeing the project, so fans should expect some classic Dungeon Siege goodness.